Request for Applications (RFA) for MUSC Student Team at Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition

Application Period is Currently Closed

Annually, the MUSC Center for Global Health (CGH) is one of dozens of university teams competing in the annual International Emory Global Case Competition. This case competition is a unique opportunity for students from multiple universities and disciplines to come together to creatively address critical global health challenges in a competitive and collaborative team-based environment. Emory requires a team comprised of four to six students, with representation from at least three colleges represented.

This experience is greatly beneficial to students. You will learn about a real-world global health issue and have the opportunity to meet and network with students from around the world interested in global health issues. Students will be able to meet and interact with experts from Emory University, the CDC, and other leading organizations who will serve as team case advisors and competition judges. Review cases from prior years on Emory’s website.

Eligibility and Criteria: Applicants must full-time students in good standing, agree to be available the week of the event and must accept the time commitment required to participate. Applicants must be able to travel to Atlanta. Self-motivation, adaptability, and flexibility are critical.

Key Dates: Stay tuned for future key dates for upcoming competitions.

There are no fees involved for the participating students. The CGH covers the $1000 team application fee and ground transportation costs for team members traveling from Charleston to Atlanta. Emory covers accommodations and meals of all teams.

Submission of Application

The process includes combining the following documents into a single PDF and emailing them to ellisk@musc.edu

1. Application letter (no more than 1.5 pages single spaced) which should include the following information: 
   • Contact Information
     • Name
     • Email
     • Phone number
   • College (Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy)
   • Degree Program
   • Describe why you are interested in participating in the Emory Global Health Case Competition. (maximum of 350 words).
   • List any undergraduate or graduate level exposure to global health (i.e. courses, research, clinical or non-clinical service abroad.)
   • Please share if you have any previous experience with grant or proposal writing, case competitions, presentations or pitches.
2. Current CV/Resume 

Evaluation

A review committee will evaluate the applications based upon the overall strength of interest in the case competition, the ability to meet Emory’s requirements of the team composition, and level of interest in global health. 

Please direct inquiries related to this announcement to: 

Kathleen Ellis
Executive Director
MUSC Center for Global Health
ellisk@musc.edu